Trombone Shorty At Age 13 - 2nd Line

[@danielmoses6626]

I liked the part with the black musician.

[@Stubummer]

That Great Danny! Your making progress!

[@davidclonts9502]

me too

[@davidcooper2589]

TenSop Saxop *you're

[@TravisCyprien]

That’s is Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews)

[@ZACHM1LLS]

Seen him at new years eve

[@Erichx14]

I fucking love the way Wynton look at him during his solo. He knew he would be a star

[@unguja64]

I was thinking the same thing. There's a look of pride, as well, in that Trombone Shorty has learned this art well, and will be carried on.

[@claudia2.1]

I was just admiring his bounce.. That unmistakable nola vibe! Who dat?

[@russellmattesich9200]

Literally i watched this and said out loud, "He knows what he found"

[@pkirkwood23]

better at 13 than I am at 27... how can you hate this guy? mad respect.

[@Phyoomz]

Paul K lol, he did start when he was like 4 though

[@likeabossftwboyee]

Lol when he was 4 he must have played piccolo trombone

[@Phyoomz]

Cardenal Collins Nah bruh. Google "Young Trombone Shorty" and take a look at the first picture. lol

[@tammarakelly3819]

Alexander Orban this was uploaded in 2013 from 2000

[@halellison7646]

Alexander Orban of

[@andreathorne2509]

Watching Wynton's pride of Trombone Shorty is a beautiful thing.....

[@justice4aiyana]

I felt it too.

[@elizabethbartllow2132]

It sure is. One of my favorite things about this video. They did a show down later at House of blues. Much respect.

[@wmf637]

Non-musicians have no idea how phenomenal it is that he is improvising and a great job at 13!

[@q12aw50]

They do have an idea because people aren’t all idiots like you’d like to believe

[@Himothy4269]

The most impressive part in my opinion is that he is doing this on trombone.

[@marthajean50]

@@Himothy4269 Right -- trombone is a VERY challenging instrument to play. It's definitely not the triangle. 😛

[@RonnyDoplo]

His rhythm is actually almost impeccable in this. That's the most amazing part to me

[@marthajean50]

@@RonnyDoplo Yeah, his timing is next level; it's so amazing it almost confuses you for a second. Only the greats play like that, especially as kids!

[@bubo8329]

Wycliffe Gordon is on sousaphone, that's when you know that they thought the kid was good enough lol

[@evanlee1617]

He did look familiar

[@jeffreyhamer3107]

wycliff jordan is amazing

[@siguvgaming3780]

Carson Clay He played here in Dallas a while ago!

[@Jrod1107]

Saw Wycliffe in high school at the A&M Kingsville Jazz festival and at TMEA in 2012. He’s insane.

[@jamesvaughn6706]

@@Jrod1107 Wycliffe is an instructor at a college about 5 min away from my house, and I have been instructed by him in many camp jazz bands and conservatory jazz bands. He's truly amazing 👍

[@scottsmith3003]

I'm a band director and trombone teacher, and while I DO "fuss" at kiddos about puffing their cheeks, I am a strong believer of (correct me if I'm wrong here, because I sometimes forget) Duke Ellington's quote, "If it sounds good, it IS good!" Puff away, my friend, puff away!!

[@kiwi9660]

puff the weed

[@juanaq8084]

O

[@benjaminmarks8765]

Could be circular breathing

[@suphee]

Thank you mr Smith, very cool!

[@Aviationgeek21]

Hi its me cobie lol

[@anthony81860]

The commenters here are flowing with Jealousy. I can't believe that people are talking about his cheeks instead of the bravery it took for a 13 year old to play with world class musicians. Wynton would not just take a 13 year old and stick him in his band unless he was super talented. And remember this my friends: The super talented are always unconventional.

[@hucbald37]

anthony81860 yes! thanx! just like you say!!!

[@profightcompilations4764]

I guess I can't look into their minds and tell but I don't think it's a bad idea to try to help someone out by giving them advice on making their playing a little more efficient. :/

[@jazjzg]

ThePoisonChocolate I think it might be just a stylistic choice for him, here and in current day there are times where he plays puffed and times where he doesn't. Like if you watch from 1:45, he's puffed on most of it, but then right at 2:00 when he wants that intense growl, his cheeks are tight even though he's visibly pushing the air faster. It's certainly not "traditionally correct" technique, but I mean neither is injecting your lips with heroin and pressing high notes out of a trumpet, but Maynard managed to be (one of?) the most famous trumpet players of all time doing that. That's what really draws me to this musical culture; sure, correct technique is always important, breathing from your chest as opposed to your diaphragm will (probably) never give you a great tone, but at the end of the day it's what you sound like that matters, regardless of how you get there. Maceo Parker gets people on their feet with seven notes, Marienthal does it with 700, Maynard was crazy and sloppy (not in a bad way of course), Bergeron is crispy clean, Ronnie Cuber wowed his crowds through scales upon scales in his solos, Leo P does it with overtone glisses everywhere. Jazz is like pure expressionism-if you don't want to play with "good" technique, don't; if it works, it works! if it doesn't, it doesn't! ...or maybe that's just what I tell myself when I don't practice scales...

[@balloutbubss]

i ain't yo friend

[@ebcutiepie]

Pro Fight Compilations He is a grown man now. Has been for quite some time...

[@connorw6335]

His tone sounds incredible for that age, takes a lot of time and practice to develop a sound that good!

[@jacobruiz97]

His tone sounded incredible for any age

[@trombonebestinstrument]

the thing is, i think he was truly a natural. he just plays without thinkin technical, and sounds great

[@josephaldrich4023]

I think he's in part a genius

[@andrehuysfromaalterinfland1896]

How is it possible that a 13 year old kid can play jazz on the trombone like this kid??? INCREDIBLE!!! A super talent!!! And when this 13 year old boy will grow up, he will get stronger, so will have even more power to play the trombone, so I'm looking forward to hearing the trombone music of this kid in 10 years' time.

[@510maddog]

He is grown now. This video was taken back in 2000.

[@Jordan_Shrewsbury]

As of 2023, he is 37 years old and is not only a phenomenal trombone player, but an awesome trumpet player and singer. Let's go Trombone Shorty!

[@josephaldrich4023]

Its a very strange yet awesome sight... At some moment I truly couldnt believe my eyes

[@mareerogers364]

He did! This Trombone Shorty. He did a set with Cyril Nevil on Austin City Limits that was chilling in its brilliance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THIS IS REAL NATIVE ADOS HISTORY!

[@sanjostube]

Practice! Practice! Practice! and more Practice!

[@jazzbonept]

So much soul, musicality, and musicianship at such a young age. The cool thing is that he is able to successfully bring his spirit and musical voice into other genres of music.

[@nelsonchicago]

You do realize this is "the" Trombone Shorty. He's almost 30 years old now and one of the greats. Check out his number "Hurricane" or his song with Lenny Kravitz "Something Beautiful". And yea he still puffs his cheeks.

[@cowboyeddy1901]

My band teacher says puff is bad unless you can make it sound good

[@lukeramee1126]

nelsonchicago it’s hurricane season

[@MusicalBlam]

WAIT THIS IS HIM? HOOOOOUGHH MY GOD... Im inspired from Shorty. I love that dude so much

[@jasonsoulie1337]

Anybody who didn't put that together can't read

[@TheTromboneKing02]

He still puffs those cheeks. And he is still the greatest to ever pick up the horn.

[@jaymey6722]

He's amazing, and Wynton looks so proud of him. I've been lucky enough to see him live 3 times and I'm hoping to go again next week. Tremendous talent and a really sweet guy.

[@hasanx4637]

that's the ageless spirits of countless New Orleans musicians coming through that boy --straight out that horn.

[@onecoinmidas4541]

Breakdown of the comments: 95% People complaining about people only commenting because of the cheeks 4% About the video 1% People complaining about his cheeks

[@intellectualchicken7303]

Mason Vank I keep trying to find a comment about his puffed cheeks but I cant

[@creepyzomby7118]

And 99.9% of people complaining, can’t even get near his performance as a 13 year old boy

[@rilke1791]

CreepyZomby I know someone who was in all state band at 13 (all state is the highest band you can be in as a student)

[@officialcoleslaw6433]

Mason Vank I love you for this

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

I found that "half Gillespie" pretty cool.

[@SuperMaDBrothers]

Literally no one criticized him for puffing his checks in the comments. The only mentions of it are from people saying that you shouldn’t criticize him :P

[@chuggiesmalls4203]

Frl wtf are they on about

[@billrowse2266]

@@CaletoFran bruh w h a t

[@nicholasrousseau7599]

Because I'm pretty sure he's either trying to or actually circle breathing. Makes it so you can keep playing

[@pandarainbow429]

Cuz they're at the bottom of the comment section now. Before that, it was different.

[@ZzyzxMatrix]

RIGHT???? WTF is happening in this thread?? Pre-Emptive cheek Attack??

[@jjubert29]

A boy amongst men that can hold his own is what I see here

[@barrysimmons4724]

Much more than holding his own... He owns it....

[@ragepig4459]

That one guy just eating in the background. I at least thought he was eating.

[@pen2199]

chewin baccy

[@Callmecombat]

Hahaha

[@user-fn7ee1sb3c]

True!!

[@zemanuelribeiro7340]

Máquina esqrivir

[@lincthedrumma5754]

🤣🤣😂

[@Humanity2102]

It is amazing to me how some people, they are usually mediocre, always are attempting to found fault with someone else. If anyone notices, they never put up a video of themselves performing. At 13 years old, Trombone Shorty was playing like a pro! It is not about technique, it is about feeling and connecting with one's inter-self to create music. It is the spirit from within and a connection to the universe. BTW, Wes Montgomery had "bad technique" and was the greatest jazz guitarist that every walked the face of the earth. What about Dizzy Gillespie, Errol Garner, Thelonious Monk and many others to numerous to mention.

[@Jukebox300Minecraft]

lol them classical musicians are funny

[@RobyToe2500]

+Jukebox300 Ikr

[@likeabossftwboyee]

+RobyToe2500 | Toby yeah classical musicians think jazz players are always doing things wrong I do classical, jazz and march so I like to try to implement each style into everything I play and my drum major and my band professor think its acctually pretty cool

[@StreamPunks]

+Jazzbuff12 "Question Conformity"!!!

[@jonathans1612]

And then you take into consideration that he is only 13. His technique has gotten way better since then. But his music has grown more than that because like you said. It's not about technique. It's about musicality

[@effortlessproductions]

Wynton is like yep, this kid has definitely got it. Amazing performance

[@amysadacca77]

Loved it! Wynton Marsalis looks as proud of Trombone Shorty as I am! Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@guyramsey7183]

He's the reason I love playing trombone. Without listening to him I wouldn't have made it this far with trombone

[@jochanaan58]

Trombone Shorty could play with the big boys even then. Eeeyow!!

[@Maldonado1939]

I love how everyone else was so proud of him you could feel it in their posture

[@TheFissnoc]

Everybody digging it then the dude behind him eating snacks at 2:40 lmao

[@darriusjimmyadger4942]

lmao

[@kevinmarquez5383]

😂

[@Gleamiarts]

jack dover That didn't look like fried chicken.

[@kamikazeyamamoto4545]

Brotha had to keep up his energy.

[@EdiDrums]

'This boy's got the jazz! I'll eat to that!' The crumbs probably clogged his trumpet on the final chorus.

[@themadtrombonist]

It's a shame that people are focusing on the fact that he puffs his cheeks so much. Nobody says anything about how a 13 year old has the balls to take the stage with Wynton and Wycliffe and the rest. Nobody mentions the fact that he's playing advanced lines over the changes, outlining chords with guide tones, and out swinging most college level trombone players I know. Get a grip peeps.

[@raymondweaver8526]

Held his own then some

[@lavenderw7617]

I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his taleny

[@lavenderw7617]

I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his talent

[@oscardakota2876]

I completely agree. I am here, a jazz player, taking notes....from a 13 year old!

[@joooeeelll9179]

Exactly!!!😃

[@debt156]

Holy crap. No wonder he's so great now. He was amazing as a kid.

[@Robbob520]

To everyone complaining about his puffy cheeks...... You don't get it, music isn't about having the best technique or embouchure. Music is about making great music that sounds amazing. Who cares if he puffs his cheeks? My private lessons teacher puffs his cheeks and he studied in a University. His tone isn't suffering from either, yes it's not the beautiful warm rich tone of a symphony trombonist, but it's jazz. Critiquing him isn't going to make you a better than him. He's a great player especially at 13. I repeat, music should be about making it great.

[@ashliexo]

No, you don't understand. It hurts when you puff your cheeks. My friend and I decided to try puffing our cheeks and while the sound was great the pitch was awful. It also hurt the heck out of my cheeks. It's not good to do that. It's like when you use your throat to sing instead of your diaphragm. It only hurts you later in life. When he is about 30-40 years old, he will get a raspy throat and it will effect him forever. Though he sounds great, it'll hurt him later. And no one is trying to put him down to make us feel better but it's almost cringe worthy to see someone puff their cheeks out. Especially, if your teachers stress that you don't do that. And it doesn't matter who puffs out their cheeks, they will still be suffering from it. You can even get cuts from doing stuff like that.

[@Robbob520]

No I understand that it is bad for some people, all I'm saying is, he's a kid, he's making great music, give him some slack, he taught himself. If you look at some of his performances now he doesn't puff anymore except to circular breath. I may gone a little overboard on my comment because I was so frustrated that a lot of people were just focusing on the puffed cheeks, he will eventually figure it out. Yes, it is bad, but there are even some exceptions, like I said my teacher is one the best trombone/tuba players I know, but he does it anyway, because he sounds great and makes great music. I respect your opinion, please respect mine, thank you.

[@nobodyhere100]

You sir, are an idiot

[@Robbob520]

Thanks, I was just expressing my musical opinion, sure I was a little too assertive, but I apologized about that. Please at least express yours in a not so demeaning manor.

[@erikyorke]

CrazyOreo Trombone Shorty is one of the most successful jazz musicians in the world. I'm guessing the dude knows a thing or two about technique. He makes a great living making his music. It's the definition of stupid to argue that his technique sucks. It's like saying Beethoven used too many eighth notes. Shut up.

[@daisyduke7473]

He’s an amazing musician!! This little man will go far in the music world. He’s a natural!!

[@fakeshrew]

He already has! He is 36 years old now, and is one of the greats

[@chefthewizard2856]

Thought it was hilarious when one cheek puffed more than the other. Mad respect tho. Currently a woodwind player but this makes me want to play trombone a lot more

[@stopit6229]

which woodwind instrument do you play?

[@jazz5721]

@@stopit6229 I am starting to think we may never know which woodwind instrument he plays

[@stopit6229]

@@jazz5721 give it another 6 years, bro. He’ll definitely respond

[@vic727]

@@stopit6229 still waiting... Anyways how's your day :)

[@stopit6229]

@@vic727 my day was pretty good! Thanks for asking

[@bpheard]

I just read my 6 year old son The 5 O’Clock Band and then we watched this. “Love, Tradition, and Discipline” To the soul and to great music from the heart.

[@Grayham4]

all these guys are so awesome and trombone shorty well hes just a whole 'nother level

[@smooooth_]

Pretty sure Wynton Marsallis is on his level

[@Bacon12954]

+MardukFilms Wycliffe Gordon (The sousaphone player) is a couple miles higher than Trombone Shorty will ever be.

[@menaceskitz27]

This man has ALWAYS had such flair and style which will forever go unmatched. I had the fortune of seeing him live a while back and it was honestly the most amazing experience of my life to hear him live. What I would give to get that opportunity again is unthinkable

[@Tamily001]

I just love the guy at 2:43 “groovin” and looking soooo pleased!!! That’s the best of jazz, the fun of it!!!

[@ainter-cr8cb]

the fact that 715 people dislike this is very sad. this kid is playing on the level of a profssional at 13. THATS INSANE. hes so awesome

[@mikechad27]

They're bots. Don't take them seriously

[@maxissmedberg4624]

Trombone Shorty is such a legend to this day! He's always been an idol of mine growing up, so this is such a delight to hear even when he's obviously a little nervous. Thanks for the great recording.

[@paddockpasser9906]

Gotta love a jazz sousa

[@polly8844]

This young man is absolutely fabulous!!! My brother has played trombone for 50 years so i know talent when i hear it and at just 13 this is unbelievable !!!! Absolutely unbelievable!!!

[@weirdload58]

I've seen him four times at Gruene Hall. SRO and awesome every time!

[@zachrifkind619]

So impressive. I think that his phrasing and ability to string lines together here is amazing.

[@ricmightybonefeliciano9800]

He's awesome and was awesome at 13. I'm a music horns teacher, and while I teach "correct" technique, sometimes, I run into something I dare not touch, change, and possibly ruin. After teaching the "right way", I've learned to stop pushing sometimes. I teach those kids to embrace their uniqueness, especially when they're f'n great already at young age

[@nigelwolovick566]

I was a finalist that year. so many memories man. played 1st and 2nd tenor in the Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble 2000-2002 He ripped it at birdland that weekend too... so much fierce combo love

[@kirdythebulldog]

Omg that lil baby boy!!! On trombone he is BEYOND his years!!! Atta kid 🎉

[@kerrimccracken8866]

This is fabulous! Trombone Shorty has a great book and record.

[@lilliandraallison2567]

Holy Christ above. It's times like this that make me think "Maybe you should practice a bit more."

[@pie4]

When it shows him after he gets cut off he looks pissed.

[@bambino100011]

What an incredible opportunity Shorty had to play with Wynton’s band. To do what he did in his solo at age 13 is phenomenal!

[@chrisdelassus5875]

That's a lot of talent right there. At his age most students are just beginning to pick up the instrument and he is playing with two of the best world class musicians, Wynton Marsalis and Wycliffe Gordon. I wish he could meet my music teacher Jim Daniel who is actually called by Wynton for advice not the other way around.

[@qbaker20]

The KZbin algorithm blessed me with this recommendation, now I have heard of Trombone Shorty and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra!

[@flashlight5695]

I'm just hearing trombone Shorty this year and learning of this new generations of Jazz and to grow up tp play for POTUS Barak Obama...so cool!!!

[@cyrillewis9606]

Bravo to that young man and much respect to those greats who gave him the chance. 😎

[@williamroark]

Um, 13 years old?????? Trombone Shorty found his "purpose" at an early age!!!! He was meant to do what he does!!!!! PLAY THAT TROMBONE!!!! (From "another" Trombonist, I know of what I speak!!!!)

[@chrisdavis2161]

I went to school with this guy... He was in my class and we were in band together when we were younger than this.. He played Tuba.. I played baritone before switching to trombone... This video really brought me back to those times. An old song we used to play called, Mercy Mercy Mercy led me to this video because I saw his face as he looked when we were Young. He's a real humble guy..

[@ishmael4546]

Do you still bone William?

[@carsoncyrus9786]

@@chrisdavis2161tuba definitely helps out with air because tuba is NO joke

[@angels.2059]

He is very brave to be playing in the presence of jazz legends Duke Ellington and Wycliffe Gordon. I'm in advanced jazz at my school 1st chair at trombone and his playing is amazing for a 13 year old at that time.

[@bradybeats8781]

…he is not playing in the presence of DUKE ELLINGTON

[@insaneevillogan]

@@bradybeats8781ahhhh except I’m sure he is. Not in normal human presence but I’m sure Duke smiles down on young trombone shorty and all those musicians there from whatever afterlife there is

[@SoNewOrleans1]

Natural raw talent!! Love this guy❤

[@grotewobbo]

Also shows how important it is that kids get in contact with making music at a young age. And are also able to. When I was young I didn't know anyone that played an instrument. None in my family, none in my neighborhood, none in my classroom, none of my friends or their parents. No one! Isn't that crazy? It's when I finished school and went to graphic design school at 18 years old I suddenly met creative people that all played some sort of instrument. I was 22 when I 1st had my 1st trumpet lesson and also my 1st music lesson. And people my age were already finishing their conservatory studies. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to start playing trumpet/tbone and aim to get a musical education because that is what I really love. I don't bother anymore around the age of 30 to get in again as I figured I'm too old and being a student again, quiting my job, etc was not going to do it. Now I'm 44 and still not at the level of a pro but I sometimes fill for pro people and they are happy for me. Good enough for me I guess.

[@k123ason]

The Sousa makes a great bass substitute!

[@zzxvizzionzz8998]

that is Wycliffe Gordon. he's amazing

[@claudizzle5005]

Oh my god, thank you for not calling it a tuba...

[@k123ason]

I mean, it is a variation of a tuba. So it's not a crime to call it a tuba once in a while.

[@claudizzle5005]

Kason F I'm not offended or anything by people making the mistake and calling it a tuba; I just rarely find people that call it by its correct name. xD No big deal.

[@k123ason]

I had to edit my comment a while ago because it said tuba instead of sousa. That is only because people were being so butthurt over it, apparently it offended them so much that they told me to kill myself over it.

[@lukeebduck647]

Lol I don’t see a single comment about him puffing his cheeks wut

[@h-6198]

consider the fact that he is young also circular breathing is a thing.

[@lukeebduck647]

Hereforyourtoes ;-; if this comments comes off as me criticizing him, I’m not I’m just saying that I don’t see anyone critiquing him but a lot of people criticizing people for criticizing his puffy cheeks

[@h-6198]

@@lukeebduck647 ok

[@lukeebduck647]

Hereforyourtoes ;-; cool

[@naburtdanndo661]

he makes think about Dizzy Gillespie when puffing his cheeks!

[@colinchan7199]

The main thing that gets me here is his endurance and tone consistency. I can hit those notes, I'm 15, who cares? Thing is, I can't hit them consistently. Or hold them. Props to him

[@augustinewahlstrom8753]

My middle school band teacher showed this video in my sixth grade jazz band class. Such a nostalgic video and wonderful talent!

[@mvrxder]

My super young brother likes trombone shorty. He asked if i could find a video and saw this one. My little bro was enthusiastic. Ty for this video.

[@stonecoldracing6]

A few of the best brass players have puffed cheeks. Look at Dizzy Gillespie. Of course, It doesn't contribute to a better sound, It's just that everyone has a different embouchure, throat, diaphragm, and tongue. We cant just say because he does this or that, that he's a bad player. ALL brass players play differently. Some upstream, some downstream, a select few midstream, some puff cheeks, some don't, etc. The big thing that makes a good brass player is practice, practice, practice, mainly in order to discover your playstyle and perfect it, to build tone, and to just become a better player in general. It's very clear that anyone who makes it big by playing a brass instrument had plenty of practice, unlike the pitiful array of pop artists who sing into a computer to make a recording, not even legitimately making music. I have so much respect for a good brass player, because it's a long road of practice to get to that point. We should be giving this kid a round of applause.

[@lisah9992]

Is that Wycliffe Gordon on Souzaphone?

[@matthewdockray9745]

It is indeed

[@THEMIGHTYPANTHERS97]

sousaphone*

[@tiarid4208]

arthur robinson stfu

[@jeancruz9803]

Right??

[@coloranalist5193]

Lisandro Hernandez wow never realized

[@leadergeek102axk4]

I thought this was amazing I've been playing trombone since I was 12 and this kid is 13 and he is way better than I am today

[@PiterDogg]

2

[@kaitlynelliott22]

same

[@rayjohnson2612]

Foster Wells me too

[@Leraminchik]

Foster Wells i'm 12 and i Play Saxophone for 6 years... i'm a professional Sax player.... and that Boy is netter than me

[@Leraminchik]

better*

[@stars-Gacha]

I remember playing this😭 I was 11 and in band😭🙏

[@HippyDeb]

What fabulous skill and talent! 13yrs old! Bravo! Bravo!

[@liveforone]

I'm fifteen and he's performed with pros at 13...... I feel like I wasted my life

[@randomfattie2968]

Winston R now ur 19 man

[@demetriuswhite1589]

Don't feel that way. His whole family is full of gifted musicians

[@zynrchkll]

random fattie Now I’m 15, still feel like I’ve wasted my life.

[@liveforone]

@@randomfattie2968 well now I'm 20 lol

[@katehellman9847]

i feel like we’re all just reading through these comments during quarantine 😂

[@cesiler1]

for those of you who complain about his puffy cheeks. There's a trumpet playing kid in New Orleans (thirty-something kid) name Derek Shezbie who puffs 'em out like ol' what's his name - Dizzy Gillespie.

[@danegroppe3420]

Charles Siler he only had the puffs in his cheeks cuz he has air pockets

[@claudiabanuelos3393]

Charles Siler i live half an hour from new orleans XD

[@raymondweaver8526]

Kind of sad if puffy cheeks bad is all they get out of this. That kid has chops

[@xyvd]

YEAH EXACTLY... repach btw, not to mention, he's quite amazing evne at 13!!

[@firepvp4968]

he can't help it

[@extraterrestrialghostwrite6562]

Reminds me of a friend of mine in band. Dude is super talented.

[@CircleofGrace1]

This young trombonist got his own style, skills and personality. Love his groove!!!❤

[@joydavis8583]

I remember him he is Trombone Shorty my nephew Steve use to play with him will they was little and ever time I saw him he had his trumpet 🎺 in his playing with it we all was born and raised in New Orleans. I am 60 years old and I always said that little boy is going to grow up and be famous and he did Miss Joy from New Orleans the big easy

[@bad_mnky9134]

I was in the brass section of bands/orchestras from the earliest age until the end of high school. YES there is a method and structure by which we are taught…. And then people continuously take the stage and DEFY the sciences of it ALL. No sight to see the keys, no ear to hear a sound, no naturally given ability to make it possible. And yet they defy the odds. I was looking at how much of this child’s body is going into his passion and god given talent. I thought to myself, “my GOD, it looks as if his very SOUL is erupting in an immaculate orchestral escape from his human existentialism. He IS FREE, and he is freeing us ALL in his moment.”

[@elelady8098]

I don't think I could do anything well at thirteen, this is sheer genius.

[@scorpichella]

Right. Exactly 😂

[@MrBrianhanchett]

It aint fair I'm 70 & I still cant get any where near that sort of performance.Its not just playing skills but the imagination to create

[@bryangarcia3317]

Brian Hanchett are you still alive?

[@TUFF-Flicks]

Bryan Garcia lmfao

[@greymurray4322]

Brian Hanchett, the people want to know if you are still alive!

[@ricardomoraes2394]

São mágicos da música! Perfeitos!

[@unguja64]

13 years old. Just awesome, man. Just awesome.

[@samdolan09]

Amazing, i have a young trombone player who it comes naturally to as well. When I see this it gives me goosebumps.

[@SkylarNallick]

A million comments complaining about people who make fun of his cheeks and I don't see a single comment that's actually about his cheeks.

[@Jodus_MacGotuss]

for all of you complaining about the cheek puff, go watch dizzy Gillespie. Legendary musician, big chipmunk cheeks.

[@peterkelly2568]

Kid: i puff my cheek when i play Dizzy: hold my beer

[@jeromeross5440]

That young man got chops and creativity.He looks like he's improvising and there are excellent players that can't improvise.He got my respect because he's older and probably a lot better.

[@rowanandmilo135]

not only is his tone great, but as a 13 year old trombonist myself, i cant believe he can improvise so well. insane

[@johnsanchez8029]

I’d imagine at his age the cheek puff is necessary! I mean those young lungs couldn’t possibly fit that much air; hence the puffy puff! Allows for a wee bit more air!!!! My thoughts anyway. What a great world we live in!!!

[@PaleRider54]

What an amazing talent at 13! Woof! Great trombone sound and good improv skills for his age. [Edit: for those talking about Shorty's cheeks puffing out, I'll remind you that Louis Armstrong made a ton of money with his puffed out cheeks and sounded real fine while doing it.]

[@scottmatheson2390]

if this doesn't make you wanna shake it then you're dead.

[@silbyrn]

Not really. I mean, unless you're into hearing the same thing 3 times and a little different 2 more times then sure. But this group really doesn't sound that great. Ron Wilkins smashes Shorty (or anyone I know anyway) any day.

[@ravingplatypi1315]

+Silas Osburn Maybe Jazz isn't for you then?

[@nazarito97]

+Silas Osburn lol

[@Regimeshifts]

After I read your comment I realized how frantically my leg was moving...I hadn't even realized :)

[@jerrykitich3318]

I like seeing Wynton smiling while the band is grooving that New Orleans groove. He's like, these guys are great, we should form a band.

[@karimasalaam5132]

This you man is both, gifted and talented. God's speed. Congradulations Mentor(s) good show.

[@karimasalaam5132]

This young man's performance is "Saying something!"

[@tommyphillips8547]

To everyone complaining about puffy cheeks, take a look at Dizzy Gillespie

[@colbybuckner9073]

epic trombone player

[@hansgeorg03]

LOL! The guy who plays trumpet kinda looks like a grown up version of Cory from That's so Raven

[@carsondop7591]

Yeah he does

[@carlenger9707]

Do you mean wynton marsalis? He's the one that does the growl at the beginning.

[@hansgeorg03]

+Svensk Gamer yes

[@carlenger9707]

yep

[@jensblades369]

wynton marsalis

[@violet2048]

This young man is really good. And he got even better.

[@rodwatts3446]

I noticed a favourite musician of mine notably Joe Temperley on the Baritone Sax. I first saw Joe back in 1959 when he was a member of Humphrey Lyttleton's Eight piece. Later, in about the eighties, he toured Europe with Woody Herman. The last time I saw him he was touring with the Lincol Ceenter Jazz Orchestra.

[@frozenracoon]

If This Doesn't get you off your chair... nothing will!

[@myfluffyblanket]

what key is this song in?

[@LittleBear97]

it sounds like B-flat blues, imo

[@AustinCasey]

Bb indeed!

[@j.jcagney6522]

Austin Casey What is the name of this music ,please?

[@josephshahady8308]

j.j Cagney this song is called Second Line and this is freaking Jazz music

[@j.jcagney6522]

JoJoTheMoBro WithAfro I remember I used to hear it more than 50 years ago when I was a kid. Thanks .

[@danielquevedo2730]

Dang, that kid has some nice tone quality

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Layin' it down, brother Shorty! Ya'll was cookin' with grease. Love ya. And God bless you.

[@romarin3011]

t'es vraiment bon ,Trombone,c'est inné chez toi,merci pour ton talent!!!!!!

[@coryrmaxwell7070]

Wynton at 3:04 He's proud of the boy

[@greeksalad4783]

Trombone Shorty at age 13 - FREAKING AWESOME! ( ^ _ ^ )

[@yaboi8758]

as a 16 year old trombone player who plays jazz, I now feel as though I have no reason to go on... Thanks shorty

[@theressamurphy2996]

what talent at that age....a gift😄

[@ericboyles7208]

That was absolutely incredibly great!!!!!!!!